A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2964701 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2966095 epoch_slot_no: 6895 block_no: 2964562 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2539 time: 2019-08-11 12:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22a3fa74a9545054270b6c5bc90ca0bd36fddfb73cc9075b70e047e104d5d1bfBlock Operator
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